Crock Pot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe (Super Easy & Cheesy)

I love making this crock pot chicken spaghetti for dinner when I know I have a full schedule. It's so easy to pop the chicken into the slow cooker and forget about it. While the chicken slowly cooks, it soaks up all the delicious flavors from the cream soups and spices, leaving you with a tender and flavorful dish.

Why You'll Love This Chicken Spaghetti Recipe

• It's easy to make. I love when a dish comes together easily and this recipe is one of the best! The chicken cooks all day long, meaning you only need to prepare the pasta, and you're ready to eat.
• It has a winning combination of flavors. Creamy pastas have been a staple in many cuisines for decades. And this is for good reason! Just the thought of enjoying a large bowl of this cream chicken spaghetti is making my mouth water.
• It uses simple ingredients. This dish uses so many household ingredients that you probably have them in your pantry already! Things like spaghetti noodles, chicken breasts, cream cheese, and cream of chicken soup all make this dish what it is. They can be found in any grocery store, as well.
• It's great leftover. This dish will keep really well in the fridge if you happen to have leftovers. You can also plan to make extra and eat it for lunches throughout the week.

Ingredients

• Chicken- boneless and skinless breasts, as the protein component for the recipe. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs will work too.
• Chopped tomatoes- canned, these make up the tomato base for the pasta sauce.
• Cream soup- chicken and mushroom soups, add a creamy element to the sauce.
• Seasonings- garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning. All common spices that enhance this dish.
• Cream cheese- full fat, deliciously creamy, and the base of the creamy pasta sauce.
• Cheddar cheese- shredded, brings sharpness to the cream sauce.
• Spaghetti- the star of the dish!

How to make crock pot chicken spaghetti

Step one: Cook the chicken. Add the chicken, chopped tomatoes, chicken soup, mushroom soup, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning into the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

Step two: Shred the chicken. Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the crock pot and shred it using two forks.

Step three: Add the cheese. Place the shredded chicken back into the crock pot. Add the cream cheese and cheddar cheese to the slow cooker.

Step four: Cook and add the spaghetti. In the meantime, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Once the spaghetti has finished cooking, drain it and add the noodles to the crock pot.

Step five: Combine and serve. Stir the spaghetti with chicken and cheese until it is evenly covered. Serve the dish warm alongside your favorite bread and salad.

Expert Tips

• Use full fat options for the cream cheese and cheddar cheese in this dish. This will make sure your dish is incredibly creamy and give it the most flavor.
• If you're feeling spicy, you can add a pinch (or more) of red pepper flakes to this dish for a little kick of heat.
• If you're really short on time, this is a great recipe to use leftover or rotisserie chicken in. Simply skip the step of cooking the chicken and allow all of the ingredients to mingle in the slow cooker until it's all evenly heated through.
• Using a hand mixer to shred your chicken is a super quick and easy alternative to shredding the chicken with forks.

How To Store and Reheat Leftover Chicken Spaghetti

In the fridge: You can easily store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Simply allow the dish to cool, transfer it to an airtight container, and place it in the fridge.

In the freezer: You can freeze the leftovers, as well. Again, allow the dish to cool before transferring leftovers to an airtight freezer bag and placing them in the freezer. It will stay good for up to three months.

Reheating: Allow frozen leftovers to defrost in the fridge overnight. When you're ready to reheat the leftovers, simply pop them into a baking dish and heat in the oven for about 10 minutes. If you're in a hurry, you can also heat the leftovers in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.

Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe FAQS

Can I use other kinds of pasta to make this dish?

Absolutely! If you don't have spaghetti noodles on hand, or you don't like the texture of spaghetti, you can certainly opt for your favorite pasta. Just cook the pasta according to the package directions, and you're good to go.

Can I add mushrooms to this recipe?

Yes, you can! In fact, the mushrooms would pair really well with the cream of mushroom soup in the sauce. I personally like white button mushrooms, but any work.

More Chicken Recipes To Try

• Chicken Al Pastor
• Crustless Chicken Pot Pie
• Broiled Chicken Breasts
• Chicken Eggplant Parmesan
• Phyllo Dough Chicken Pot Pie
• Crock Pot Chicken Leg Quarters
• Creamy Chicken and Chorizo Pasta